{"product_id":"liqueurs-bardinet-vintage-liqueur-poster-1890","title":"Liqueurs Bardinet Vintage Liqueur Poster, 1890","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiqueurs Bardinet (1890–1900)\u003c\/em\u003e, printed by Imp. Lemercier \u0026amp; Cie in 1890, turns a drinks advertisement into a brisk theatrical encounter. Against a radiant yellow ground, a youthful figure dressed in ruffled white carries a bottle in each hand beneath an emphatically red umbrella. At the lower right, a black cat wearing a scarlet bow introduces a note of mischief. The shallow space, saturated colour and bold silhouettes make every element immediately legible, while the slightly off-centre arrangement gives the poster a lively, almost processional movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe poster belongs to the expanding visual culture of fin-de-siècle France, when chromolithographic advertising was changing the appearance of the modern city. Commercial images had to command attention amid crowded streets and competing notices; broad areas of colour, memorable characters and decorative lettering therefore became practical tools as well as aesthetic choices. Here, Bardinet’s liqueurs are associated not with the mechanics of production but with display, pleasure and fashionable amusement. The Paris printer Lemercier was responsible for translating that message into the brilliant, highly graphic language of late nineteenth-century publicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA closer look\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is organised around three forceful colours. The yellow background operates almost like stage lighting, clearing away incidental detail and pushing the principal figures forward. Across it, the red umbrella forms the largest single shape: its curved canopy balances the figure below while creating a strong counterweight to the black cat. Red reappears in smaller accents—the cat’s bow and the bottle labels—so that the eye moves between product, costume and companion rather than settling in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this simplified structure, the figure is treated with considerable finesse. Fine lines articulate the folds of the white clothing, while delicate shading gives depth to the ruffles at the neck. The bottles are held outward and remain clearly visible; highlights across the glass and touches of colour on their labels distinguish them from the pale costume. This pose makes the advertised goods part of the character’s performance, integrated into the action rather than displayed separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cat is a particularly effective detail. Its dark body creates the composition’s deepest tonal contrast, sharply outlined against the yellow field, while its small, alert eyes direct attention back towards the figure. Above, the words “LIQUEURS BARDINET” occupy the upper section in bold decorative lettering, giving the brand the status of a headline. At the bottom, the comparatively discreet imprint “Imp. Lemercier, Paris” records the printer behind the spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eContext and significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBelle Époque advertising frequently brought illustration, typography and commerce into a single integrated design. The chromolithographic process enabled printers to use strong, layered colour on a scale suited to public display, encouraging a new generation of posters that could be understood quickly from a distance yet still reward closer inspection. Such works helped turn brand names into recognisable visual identities, often through memorable figures, animals and carefully repeated colour cues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiqueurs Bardinet\u003c\/em\u003e is especially engaging because its sales message is so lightly worn. Bottles and lettering state the commercial purpose, but the umbrella, ruffled costume and ribboned cat supply the visual wit. The result is both advertisement and street theatre: a compact example of how late nineteenth-century print culture made commerce colourful, characterful and conspicuously modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing the right size and finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArtwork can feel intimate at smaller sizes and dramatically more architectural at larger ones. Use the room preview, model image and size guide to see how the proportions and scale will work in your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need an exact size, specialist framing or help planning a larger display, \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop for advice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 36x14in (90x35cm) version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, or one considered visual detail. \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003eSee examples of personalised artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Original to retain the colour and character of the source artwork, or Aged for a warmer, more antique appearance. \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/fr\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003eSee examples of our Aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is produced to archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte art paper. Choose an art print, framed art print or framed canvas using the finish options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFramed art prints use crystal-clear optical acrylic for excellent clarity, lower weight and safer delivery than glass. Each piece arrives professionally framed and ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSelected artworks can be produced at statement sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). Custom sizing and \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/fr\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003especialist framing\u003c\/a\u003e are also available. If the exact option you need is not listed, \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our workshop\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67649375043975,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67649375076743,"sku":null,"price":203.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67649375109511,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67649375142279,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67649375175047,"sku":null,"price":321.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67649375207815,"sku":null,"price":342.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x36in (40x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67649375240583,"sku":null,"price":188.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x36in (40x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67649375273351,"sku":null,"price":513.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x36in (40x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67649375306119,"sku":null,"price":534.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67649375338887,"sku":null,"price":235.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67649375371655,"sku":null,"price":705.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67649375404423,"sku":null,"price":705.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67649375437191,"sku":null,"price":417.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67649375469959,"sku":null,"price":1867.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67649375502727,"sku":null,"price":1867.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"27x60in (70x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67649375535495,"sku":null,"price":566.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"27x60in (70x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67649375568263,"sku":null,"price":2987.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"27x60in (70x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67649375601031,"sku":null,"price":2774.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x70in (80x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":67649375633799,"sku":null,"price":886.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x70in (80x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":67649375666567,"sku":null,"price":4001.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x70in (80x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":67649375699335,"sku":null,"price":3734.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_62da8530-9e06-4137-baf0-cf5dd4b50280.jpg?v=1791388778","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.net\/fr\/products\/liqueurs-bardinet-vintage-liqueur-poster-1890","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}